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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.26, 469.68 and 120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.26, 469.68 and 120.66 is: 180.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.26 : 469.68 = 120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.26/469.68 = 120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.26x = 469.68 × 120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.26x = 56,671.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,671.59/313.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.91

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